E-Resources

It’s our job to help you find the information you need, whether on the shelf or on the web. Online databases offer access to studies, citations, and scholarly articles from […]

B Book – Campus Guidelines

Table of Contents Campus Guidelines & Policies Campus Guidelines & Policies BOOKSTORE POLICIES BOOK RETURN POLICY Refunds for your textbooks can be issued if the following conditions are met: MERCHANDISE […]

Legacy Walk

Beginning in 2024, the Legacy Walk recognizes exceptional Blackburn alumni who have excelled in their chosen fields and left an indelible mark on the world. On the scenic northeastern portion […]

B Book – Student Housing

Table of Contents Student Housing Student Housing INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENCE LIFE The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a […]

Campus COVID-19 Updates – Archive

Blackburn Coronavirus Campus Updates Archive: March 2020 – March 2022 COVID Data Tracker Blackburn College is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. To find updated details for each county in the United States, […]

Title IX Policy

Table of Contents Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Blackburn College is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination on the basis […]

B Book – Work Program

Table of Contents Student Work Program Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines. Each […]

Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

Our History

There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the purposeful melding of our nationally acclaimed […]

International Accepted Student

Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn. There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the […]

B Book – Student Conduct

Table of Contents Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies GENERAL CAMPUS GUIDELINES THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE By choosing to attend Blackburn College you become a member of the Blackburn community, […]

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

B Book – Academics

Table of Contents Academics College Catalog Student Portal Course Load Classroom Behavior Policy Academic Integrity Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It Grade Appeal Policy Administrative Withdrawal Policy […]

Dr. Karen Dillon

Education About Me Karen Dillon has been teaching American literature and first-year writing at Blackburn College since 2011. During that time, she has published the book The Spectacle of Twins […]

Travel and Arriving

Complete your academic file if you have not done so. Blackburn College must have official copies of your completion of a secondary school program. For students with post-secondary (college/university) coursework, in […]

Dr. Samantha Kahl

Education About Me At Blackburn College, I am a Professor of Biology & Ecology, and I teach many animal or environmentally-based courses. I serve as an Academic Advisor in Biology, […]

Student Handbook

The Blackburn College Student Handbook, known traditionally as the “B” Book, contains the standards established for the Blackburn student community and other helpful information about life on campus. The Student […]

Criminal Justice Advocate and Author Cyntoia Brown-Long to Speak at Blackburn on April 3

Free Event Will Feature Q&A and Book Signing CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking, as a […]

Cyntoia Brown-Long: Speaking Event & Book Signing

Tickets can be reserved for the free event beginning March 3. Find tickets on Eventbrite >   This event is made possible by the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series, […]

Books Dickens

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Ecology Books

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Incas Peru Books

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Benevolent Beaver Request Form

The Benevolent Beaver Fund was created by generous donations from Blackburn alumni and friends of the College for students in need due to a financial emergency. The fund is intended for unanticipated […]

Sustainability

What is Sustainability? Perhaps the most famous definition of sustainability is that developed in 1987 by the Brundtland Commission, officially known as the United Nations’ World Commission on Economic Development. […]

Faith

Blackburn College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a meditation room on campus that is available for meditation and private prayer for all students regardless of religious […]

Campus Conduct Hotline

Campus Conduct Hotline is an independent, confidential call-in service to alert our institution of unsafe or unethical behavior in an anonymous way. This hotline is accessible 24 hours a day, […]

Campus Safety

Campus Community and Safety Mission Statement The Mission of Blackburn Campus Community and Safety is to promote a secure and safe learning, living, and working environment for Blackburn students, faculty, […]

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CRRSA Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

On December 27th, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). The […]

ARP & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). The HEERF III […]

Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58

Her “need for speed” drove Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58 to obtain a pilot’s license and purchase a plane; she was also driven to accept challenges, taking advantage of opportunities […]

Catalog

To Search the Library Catalog: Lumpkin Library is also a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), which means that materials not available at this location can be requested […]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that gives students certain rights with respect to their education records.  BLACKBURN COLLEGE FERPA POLICY I. […]

Withdrawal Process, Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid

WITHDRAWAL Students seeking to withdraw from the college must complete an Application to Withdraw Form. Forms are available in the Dean of Students’ Office (DCC Building – Student Life Office) […]

Sakura Fagan

Territories North Central Illinois Counties: Henderson, Warren, Knox, Stark, Marshall, Livingston, Kankakee, Hancock, McDonough, Fulton, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, Adams, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Brown, Cass, Menard, […]

Title IX at Blackburn College

Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to […]

Professor of Accounting

Blackburn College, a liberal-arts college with a unique, nationally recognized student-managed work program, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting to begin either Spring 2025 (preferred) or Fall of […]

Office of the Provost

Blackburn offers an educational experience like no other institution. The combination of a challenging academic program, the unique student managed work program, and the varied opportunities for leadership-building experience all […]

Admissions Requirements

At Blackburn College, we take the application process seriously for students as they embark on the next step in their educational journey. When we review your application, we understand that […]

Admissions – General Worker

One Position | Fall 2023 This position reports to the Admissions Office Manager with a specific focus on increasing the number of prospective students to be recruited. Job Description Duties […]

Grounds Crew

One Opening | Fall 2023 Grounds / Event Setup The Grounds Crew provides a number of necessary services to the college community. We supply tools and expect the workers to […]

Carpentry/Building Maintenance General Worker

Two Openings | Fall 2023 The Carpentry / Building Maintenance Crew provides a number of necessary services to the college community. Job Description Essential job functions include: Other general maintenance […]

Utilities/Plumbing General Worker

Fall 2023 Job Description The Utilities Crew provides a number of necessary services to the campus community.  Essential job functions include: Other general maintenance and grounds duties as assigned Qualifications […]

Spring Break Positions

Spring Break Positions are available in a number of departments on campus and are listed below Break work will begin Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17. Spring Break pay […]

Library Resources

As the place where all academic disciplines meet, the Blackburn library helps people ask the right questions as they discover and build knowledge. We are committed to connecting people with […]

Dr. Naomi Crummey

Education About Me Naomi Crummey earned her PhD in Non-Fiction Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her essays have appeared in Prairie Fire, Kudzu House, and Grain. She has enjoyed collaborating with her […]

Brand Toolbox

Clear, intentional messaging makes all the difference in how others see Blackburn. The Blackburn brand is more than our name, our logo and our school colors. Our brand provides us […]

Blackburn College Launches New Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching

Presidents’ Lab Development Grant from Endeavor Foundation to Support Academic and Professional Growth Blackburn College is launching a new Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching. This new program will […]

Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1104 and the College will honor United States […]

Blackburn to Host Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11 am. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of […]

Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn Invites Community to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, […]

Blackburn Invites Community to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11

Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located on the College campus. The American […]

Black History Month Trivia Contest

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. – […]

Veterans Day Convocation

BLACKBURN COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, […]

Community Invited to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located in Hudson Hall on the College […]

Dr. Samantha Kahl Published in Remote Sensing

In the United States, satellite data often miss key land features. But could using high-resolution images and machine learning methods help create an accurate land cover map? Dr. Samantha Kahl […]

Career Services Event: Visit with Jim Dahlquist, IL Auditor General’s Office

Jim Dahlquist, from The Illinois Auditor General’s Office is seeking to connect with students and faculty to discuss internship opportunities for the spring and summer 2024 semesters, as well as […]

“Songs of Cole Porter” Performance Event

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform their spring musical “Songs of Cole Porter” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, April 29th at 7pm, Saturday, April 30th at […]

Community Connection Volunteer Opportunity

We need volunteers, so sign up if you can. Forms are available at the Public Library, the Federated Church, and online at federatedchurch.com. There are a number of sites where you […]

Inclusive Theatre Workshop

A guest artist will be participating in a talk and there will be a number of games, and other exciting activities. For additional information: collin.vorbeck@blackburn.edu

CAB EVENT: Ride the Cyclone at The Legacy Theatre

Join the Campus Activities Board to see Ride the Cyclone on October 20, 2023 at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield, IL. The show begins at 7:00 pm, so we will […]

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Blackburn Campus

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Campus Bookstore

The Blackburn College Bookstore is located on campus in the Demuzio Campus Center. This is your one-stop-show for all your textbooks, supplies, apparel, fan gear, and gifts for family and […]

Dr. Elisabeth Rohatsch Gantt

Mix together opportunities, the means for education, mentoring relationships with teachers and leaders, and a bit of luck. Add desire and motivation. The outcome can be amazing and startling. Elisabeth […]

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Interested in becoming a part of the Blackburn Community as an adjunct faculty member, but currently there are no openings in your field? Let Human Resources know by submitting your […]

Professor of Physical Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with the only student-managed Work Program in the nation, located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position […]

Professor of Biology/Zoology/Animal Physiology 

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Biology. Qualifications for […]

Professor of Theatre

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a creative and collaborative teaching artist for the tenure-track position […]

Recycling at Blackburn

Recycling what we can no longer use, rather than tossing it into trash, and from there into Illinois landfills, makes an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Recycling is also just […]

Emergency Alert System

Blackburn College, in order to maintain a safe campus environment, has an emergency notification system. Students are asked at the beginning of each year to update their contact information. It […]

CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

On March 27, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act. The CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is federal legislation which provides funding to […]

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Attendance Policy

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY FOR FINANCIAL AID Federal regulations require the college to establish and implement a policy to measure if an aid applicant is making satisfactory academic progress […]

Using Less Paper and Water

Using Less Paper Colleges have historically consumed so much paper it seemed like their basic “food.” Trees, the source of almost all modern paper, are a renewable resource; harvested forests […]

Blackburn Athletes

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Dr. John Essington

Education About Me I am Dr. John Essington, a professor of education here at Blackburn College. Not only am I a professor here now, but I was also a student-athlete […]

Office of Financial Aid

At Blackburn College, we believe that a college education is one of the most important investments a student will make.  Blackburn’s tradition of attracting students is a result of a […]

The Blackburn Fund

The Blackburn Fund is our cornerstone giving program. Gifts made to this fund enable us to adapt to changing circumstances by putting funds where they are most needed. This fund […]

Energy Conservation

Every action Blackburn takes to reduce the amount of energy it uses contributes to enhancing the College’s environmental sustainability. Most of the electricity produced in Illinois comes from coal-fired generating […]

HVAC General – Campus Maintenance

Fall 2023 The HVAC Crew provides necessary maintenance and repair services to the campus community. Job Description Essential job functions include: Qualifications Applications are due no later than Monday, October […]

Institutional Research

Vision Blackburn College’s Office of Institutional Research will be a highly valued strategic partner with its varied constituencies, and valued for: Proactive leadership in promoting a culture of assessment and […]

Chris Horn ’84

Chris Horn '84 was always attracted to the idea of working alone and embracing dangerous situations. Now an award-winning photojournalist in Medellin, Columbia, Blackburn helped him discover the perfect career.

Dr. Annah Browning

Education About Me Annah Browning joined the Blackburn College faculty in the fall of 2020. She teaches creative writing, literature, and first-year writing, with special interests in poetry, British literature, […]

Voter Registration

Blackburn is happy to provide information regarding voter registration to our students and encourages each campus community member to exercise their right to vote. Students needing to register to vote […]

First Time Students

Blackburn College offers an exceptional education at an extraordinary value. We’re large enough to offer the courses you want and give you the personal attention and support you need. Our nationally recognized Work […]

Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society is an American collegiate honor society recognizing achievements in general scholarship. It was formed in 1922 by nineteen schools in the state of Texas. Since then […]

Veterans Education Benefits

Blackburn College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as well as other federal GI Bill® benefits. If you are an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National […]

Mikey Moorman

Territories: Southern Illinois Counties: Moultrie, Douglas, Shelby, Coles, Edgar, Cumberland, Clark, Madison, Bond, Fayette, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, St. Clair, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Monroe, Washington, Jefferson, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, […]

Professor of Finance

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, in-person, teaching-focused Finance tenure track position in any […]

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Housing

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Students and Director of […]

Campus Security, Emergency Response and Campus Crime Statistics

Blackburn College is committed to ensuring that our students are as free as possible from any threats to their safety or well being. Fortunately, our rural location affords us the […]

Part-time Bus Driver

Blackburn College, a unique liberal arts college with a student-managed work program, invites applications for a part-time bus driver.  Tasks include transporting college students, faculty, and staff to college related […]

Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal information is extremely important to Blackburn College and we want to share our procedures with you. The scope of this Privacy Policy is limited to applicable websites […]

Resources

Career Success Planner The Illinois State Board of Education, which adopted a definition of college and career readiness, printed the following description: “although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing […]

Spanish Club

Spanish Club is an informal group of people getting together once a month to have fun and get to know each other through their backgrounds. They try to provide a […]

Jim Faust ’64

Jim Faust ‘64 has had a successful career in the cable television industry, with a provider of optical communication systems for the cable market. Years ago, he decided that Blackburn […]

Student Debt Relief

Currently On Hold Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan […]

Federal Loans

Students and their families may qualify for different loan options to help manage costs and allow repayments over time. Federal loans are borrowed and must be repaid after you graduate, […]

Student Achievement and Outcome Data

Blackburn College: Student Right-to-Know Blackburn College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s retention, graduation/completion rates, and student diversity. The information is provided in compliance with the […]

Transfer Students

Blackburn welcomes transfer students from all over to join the leaders, problem solvers, and creative thinkers who call our school home. We are thrilled that you are considering continuing your […]

Nancy Roberts ’72

Nearly five years passed following her graduation from Blackburn College, and Nancy Roberts was working for Pfizer in its East St. Louis plant—one of the last major corporations in the […]

Student Job Areas

Blackburn students literally help plan, manage and run the facilities of an institution fully invested in them. Working with Blackburn employees and other students, the “four-year head start” means real-world […]

Dr. Chad Smith

Education About Me I am a Professor of Teacher Education and Special Education. Prior to coming to Blackburn, I spent a decade teaching K-12 students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing […]

Student Activities Coordinator

One Opening | Fall 2023 Student Activities Coordinators are expected to assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of programs hosted by the Office of Student Activities. Job Description Duties […]

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Three Faculty Members Honored During Blackburn’s First Investiture Ceremony

Three Blackburn College faculty members were honored at the 2022 Investiture for Endowed Faculty on Thursday, October 13, at Bothwell Auditorium. The first ceremony of its kind at the College, […]

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Blackburn College Names Larry K. Lee as 20th President

Mr. Larry K Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration at St. Cloud State University, has been selected as the next President of Blackburn College. The appointment follows a comprehensive […]

Blackburn Among 13 Colleges to Receive $3.275 Million to Tackle Student Mental Health

First phase planning and capacity grant designed as a precursor to a total of $8.5 million toward students’ well-being To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

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Flu Shot Clinic

Blackburn College Outreach Flu Shot Clinic November 1, 2022 8:00AM – 12:00PM Bothwell Auditorium Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is returning to Blackburn again this year to provide flu […]

Blackburn Bells Return to Campus

Bells are ringing again on the Blackburn College campus. Following an alumni gift, the Blackburn carillon is operational again and an integral part of the Carlinville community has been restored. The gift was also made in honor of professor Roy Graham, a long-tenured Blackburn faculty member who passed earlier this year.

Blackburn Pride Celebration

Join us for Blackburn Pride on Saturday, June 17 from 12 pm to 9 pm. The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities Board will host the FIRST Blackburn Pride […]

Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

Watch the event from Bothwell Auditorium Open the event program (pdf) Blackburn College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation Friday, January 26, 2024, in Bothwell Auditorium […]

Gift of $500,000 to Establish Elaine S. Link Endowed Professorship in Biology

William “Bill” R. Link ‘72 has pledged $500,000 to Blackburn College to create the Elaine S. Link Endowed Professorship in Biology. This planned estate gift was established by Link to […]

Beautification Day Reflects Blackburn’s Commitment to Hands-on Learning, Community Engagement, and Sustainability

Being a Blackburn student has always meant more than just going to college. For more than a century, students attending Blackburn not only earn valuable four-year degrees but are also […]

Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2023 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad, honoring 68 graduates from the class of 2023. These events marked the […]

Unlocking the Past: Black Student Union’s Memorable Trip into Civil Rights Legacy

The Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum in Memphis was Funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and Alumni Gifts Last spring, eleven students from Blackburn’s Black […]

Renowned Criminal & Restorative Justice Advocate Dr. Larry D. Terry II to Speak at Blackburn

Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and […]

Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances

Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will […]

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The College Where Alumni Come Home to Work

Blackburn College Alumni Join Together with Students, Faculty and Staff to Enhance the Beautiful 80-Acre Campus Each Year For more than a century, being a Blackburn student has meant more […]

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Auditions for the Fall Play!

Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday, September 26, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play – Almost, Maine – will rehearse […]

Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre to Host Summer Workshops

The Blackburn College Department of Music and Theatre will host two music workshops in June for elementary, middle and high school students. The week-long workshops are designed for students who […]

Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

Funds Will Enhance Experiential Art Opportunities for Students Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will […]

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New $6+ Million Indoor Athletic Facility

The Project is Part of the Winning Together Campaign, Which Will Also Modernize the Historic Dawes Gymnasium and Provide Room for Athletics and Enrollment to Grow With ceremonial shovels, hardhats, […]

Blackburn Receives $4.8 Million Grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Funding Supports the Construction of a New Indoor Athletic Facility to Enhance the Blackburn Student Experience and Expand Community Engagement Blackburn College has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from […]

Aryanna Harris Receives 2024 MLK Student Leadership Award

Aryanna Harris, a senior sports management major from Springfield, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

New Indoor Athletic Facility to Feature Cress “Bud” Maddox Golf Performance Center

Pictured left to right are Dr. John Lapp, Terry Hammer, and Cress Maddox in the Blackburn College indoor athletic facility. Cress Maddox, Blackburn Trustee, provided a lead gift naming the […]

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Blackburn College – Homecoming Booklet September 2022

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Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Dale Boyer ’83

The Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer ’83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons ’79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone […]

Retirement Party for Dr. Ren Draya

Join us in celebrating Dr. Ren Draya at Blackburn College’s Demuzio Center in the A.D.R.s on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Breakfast and drinks served from 10am – 12pm. After 30-plus […]

Alumni Event: Cyntoia Brown-Long Live Stream

Cyntoia Brown-Long will visit Blackburn College as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM (CT). If you cannot make the trip to Carlinville, Blackburn alums have an […]

Blackburn College Celebrates Milestones with New Blackburn Athletic Center and M.C. Court

Blackburn College recently celebrated two major events highlighting its commitment to athletics, student life, and strengthening connections with the Carlinville community. The Dedication of M.C. Court and the celebration of […]